How to Write 凝 (congeal, freeze, stiff, be absorbed in) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 16-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 凝 (“congeal, freeze, stiff, be absorbed in”), indexed under the 冫 (にすい (ice)) radical. Practice 凝 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 凝る (こる (koru) — congeal), 凝らす (こらす (korasu) — congeal).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (凝)
Primary Radical (部首): 冫 — にすい (ice)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 冫
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ギョウ) when 凝 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (こ.る, こ.らす, こご.らす, こご.らせる, こご.る) when 凝 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (16画): At 16 strokes, 凝 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 冫 (にすい (ice)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 16 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 冫 (にすい (ice))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 16 strokes under radical 冫.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 凝
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 凝 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 凝 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 凝 ("congeal, freeze, stiff, be absorbed in") is written with 16 strokes (16画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 冫 (にすい (ice)) radical. At 16 strokes, 凝 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 冫 (にすい (ice)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 16 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 凝?
For 凝 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is ギョウ and the Kunyomi is こ.る, こ.らす, こご.らす, こご.らせる, こご.る. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ギョウ) when 凝 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (こ.る, こ.らす, こご.らす, こご.らせる, こご.る) when 凝 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 凝 includes 凝る (こる (koru) — congeal), 凝らす (こらす (korasu) — congeal).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 凝 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 16 strokes of 凝 (congeal, freeze, stiff, be absorbed in), start with the 冫 (にすい (ice)) in the Standalone / Integrated (部首) position and follow standard Japanese Hitsujun (筆順) principles: top to bottom (上から下) and left to right (左から右). Practice 凝 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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